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    Pump House

    3.9 (48 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PUMP HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    DjArizona Marvin  Gray  love ya 'all!!! Can I get a he'll yeah!
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    I am Dj Arizona a few years back I was the kareoke Dj for Gary okie Kareoke. This place was a saving grace for me ,I became disabled and it gave me something to do and be proud of .I was depressed but the opertnity was a blessing .I made more friends there than I had ever dreamed of . When I played music it helped me heal .And as a bonus I got to be a friend that had great advise .My goal each night I played music I tried to play positive music I stayed away from picking fight music or the disrespect of ladies music ,Because I'm a cowboy and a gentleman , I made a few people dislike my way to play music that keeps the crowd happy laughing dancing and buying the coldest beer in town.instead of fighting like drunk folk tend to do from time to time.Hey,it's a bar things tend to get out of polite demeaner.but those were fairly dealt with 86 was the term .and some bad folk had to be tamed by Visalia pd who always handled things very efficiently . Yes it was THE PUMPHOUSE! Bit of a dive .but that's the charm,you could be who you really are ,and always among friends . Well for a time I had the old place dancing to cottonseed Joe I am proud to have introduce couples who now are married and happy .I loved celebrating anything special with folks,getting married birthdays and yes the finalization of a divorce lol. This place is in my heart .if it were possible I would play karaoke there till I am dead .the new owners I have not met but they have fixed this place up nicely .Wish I could play and sing again there and help them make great money . Give folks a great country music night out,with awesome bikers,Rock loving younger folk,and all of them good folks ,like family.when I played there I made sure folks got home safe as did the great bartenders ,oh let me tell ya the whisky sours there I called gasoline ! They always were perfect as was all The cool mixes they would confect for all to enjoy . As you all can see I love the PumpHouse. It's in my heart and I'm proud to have had he great times I had there . I will recommend if you are good folks in need of a nice place to meet great hardworking folks just like yourself go see maybe put your name in chalk somewhere on the wall to see how long it stays .yup this place is not the grand hotel bar,but it's got the best friendly folks you like and want to meet . And The COLDEST BEER in town .GodBless this old dive I made the best friends I have right there It Owns a part of this old cowboys heart ,Just Go it has a beautiful charm. Like no other ... thanks your friend ArizonaMarvin Gray

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    Jada is the best bartender! She is very sweet and funny! Roll on down to the pump house and get you a cold beer with Jada.

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    12 years ago

    This place is amazing. Cheap stiff drinks great bartender. Very casual dive bar atmosphere but definitely worth the while

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    9 years ago

    Best hangout ever!!!! Drinks are the best for the buck anywhere in town. Everyone makes you feel welcome!!!!!!

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    10 years ago

    First time here. Mike is awesome and I felt right at home the moment I walked in. Thank you for the warm welcome to Visalia.

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    I admit that I was a little bit nervous when I first came into this place. I'm not from Woodlake…read moreand I didn't know what kind of reception I would get. I finally got up the nerve to go in with a friend of mine on a Saturday night and while it wasn't jam packed, there was a good number of people there singing and laughing, plus they were doing karaoke! Since that first time in there, I've been back quite a few times and I've noticed a few things. 1) No one is going to let you sit alone for very long. Someone is going to come up to you and greet you and engage you in a conversation. 2) The men and women who hang out in Smokey's are some of the most wonderful people, very friendly! 3) The bartenders are some of the most welcoming and friendly people I've ever met. 4) Great selection and prices for the beer! The atmosphere is so laid back and relaxed, it's very quickly becoming my favorite place to go spend a few hours after work to just chill out and relax. Plus the taco truck right next door has amazing food! Great company, great beer, and great access to food makes this place so wonderful. I've truly never met nicer, more friendly people than I have here. Don't judge it for it's appearance, get to know the people inside. I don't regret coming here every day, the people make it so easy!

    Looking really dicey from the outside, one is pleasant surprised by the interior and added on…read moreoutside, but mostly hidden dance and music arena. A very nice watering hole replete with a few bikers or groups of locals and not too locals hanging around for a few cold ones together. The staff was pleasant and helpful and really wanted to make our stay enjoyable. No food is served, but barbecue is in the planning.although they switched out the O'doul's NA beer for the new NA on the block, I still give the place 4 stars. The return of O'doul's and the addition of a good bbq sander or two just might get it 5 Stars from me.

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